This is why you do not text while driving.
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08-27-2009, 02:57 PM
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Ohio State Patrol had several films of real accidents. Had to see them in driver's ed. They all did a good job of acting in this film, seemed very realistic, but I'm not in the rescue business.
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08-27-2009, 03:37 PM
My daughter and her best friend were killed in February - they were just 16. I envision the accident very much like what was depicted here. I don't think she was texting, she lissed a stop sign that is a bit tough to see. I honestly couldn't watch the whole video. Both of the girls were killed immediately as we had a firend on the scene within minutes. We got there after about 5 minutes and the girls were being put into the ambulance. It's been a tough 6 months. My other daughter just got her permit this summer and my wife is scared to death. Me, not so much. She is a very alert and aware girl. Much more in control than my first who's greatest attribute was her huge heart.
In any case, I think it is definitely worth showing, but I probably will not show it to my daughter as it is too much like what happened to her sister.
Hug your family - accidents happen all the time, even when not texting. Some accidents you get a do-over, and some you just plain don't.
In any case, I think it is definitely worth showing, but I probably will not show it to my daughter as it is too much like what happened to her sister.
Hug your family - accidents happen all the time, even when not texting. Some accidents you get a do-over, and some you just plain don't.
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08-27-2009, 03:43 PM
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08-27-2009, 04:21 PM
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My daughter and her best friend were killed in February - they were just 16. I envision the accident very much like what was depicted here. I don't think she was texting, she lissed a stop sign that is a bit tough to see. I honestly couldn't watch the whole video. Both of the girls were killed immediately as we had a firend on the scene within minutes. We got there after about 5 minutes and the girls were being put into the ambulance. It's been a tough 6 months. My other daughter just got her permit this summer and my wife is scared to death. Me, not so much. She is a very alert and aware girl. Much more in control than my first who's greatest attribute was her huge heart.
In any case, I think it is definitely worth showing, but I probably will not show it to my daughter as it is too much like what happened to her sister.
Hug your family - accidents happen all the time, even when not texting. Some accidents you get a do-over, and some you just plain don't.
In any case, I think it is definitely worth showing, but I probably will not show it to my daughter as it is too much like what happened to her sister.
Hug your family - accidents happen all the time, even when not texting. Some accidents you get a do-over, and some you just plain don't.
My 17 year old daughters best friend has been in 3 accidents in a year. One while texting, thankfully she ran into a ditch and no one got hurt, she was by herself. The other two, my daughter was with her, she rear ended someone (not texting just a space cadet). Needless to say my daughter will not be riding with her anymore. Luckily they only had bumps and bruises.
#26
08-27-2009, 05:02 PM
Yes mjunk, I too am sorry for your loss. I went to a friend's daughter's funeral last week...she was lost in a vehicle crash too. I cannot imagine such a thing. My oldest son has crashed a couple of times and I think he has learned a lot from those experiences. He is a good,responsible driver largely because of them. I agree with the hug part also...none of us is guaranteed tomorrow.
